The Art Journal

Each painting has the related art journal page attached to the back

Before I leave the location where I have painted that day, I take notes in my art journal. I record why I chose to paint a particular subject, the mood that I wanted to convey, and any details that I may have picked up while painting. Sometimes, I overhear conversations and add those to the notes. I close each entry with a sidebar list of oil paint colors and brands that were used.

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This is fascinating. I would love to see you painting at a coffee house. I’m finding it hard to picture. Are you using canvas boards? At some point, you mention an easel. Are you using one? What kind of palette, if any, are you using when you sketch? Are you using more than one brush?

I looked at your earlier comments, and you did ask specific questions regarding the canvas, palatte, easel, and brushes that I used. Sorry that I misunderstood that you were not asking technique questions.

People are certainly aware that I am painting, yet they very rarely assume that I am painting people. Austin is known for its casual, Bohemian coffee houses in which there are a lot of different activities going on.
I have been surprised that I rarely have anyone approach me to see what I am up to – I have complete freedom!
My artist friends can’t understand how I can deal with the unstructured situation of poor lighting, constantly changing unposed subjects. Honestly, my mind thrives on the chaos of it – I guess I’m just wired to do it.

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